Romans 14:3

May the one who eats everything not despise the one who does not; and may the one who does not eat everything not judge the other who eats everything. For God has accepted him.

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Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

In Context

2One person has faith to eat anything, another who is weak eats only vegetables.

4Who are you, you who judge a servant belonging to someone else? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. But he will be made to stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:1Do not judge, and you will not be judged.

Matthew 11:18For John came not eating bread or drinking wine, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

Luke 18:9Then he also spoke this parable to some who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous and who despised other people,

Acts 10:44While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all of those who were listening to his message.

Romans 14:10But you, why do you judge your brother? And you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Romans 14:15If because of food your brother is hurt, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one for whom Christ died.

Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23

Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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